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Post by kinghornet on Jun 2, 2006 9:44:07 GMT -1
it looks empty so i'll start a thread
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Post by duckfish007 on Jun 2, 2006 9:45:32 GMT -1
Are they a good team?
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Post by kinghornet on Jun 2, 2006 9:48:18 GMT -1
no idea.... all i know is that shrewsbury is near wales
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Post by Arnold on Jun 2, 2006 11:56:04 GMT -1
Not bad, now off the top of my head I think.......................
Club History
Founded in 1886, Shrewsbury Town have made steady, if somewhat slow progress over the past one hundred & fourteen years, adding even more chapters to their fluctuating fortunes last season by narrowly avoiding relegation to the Nationwide Conference, thus losing a proud record of having spent half a century as a Football League club.
After winning the third division championship for the first time in 1978/79 the club clung to their second division status for ten seasons before being relegated back to the third division thereafter saw a steady decline in the teams fortunes, culminating in a further drop to the basement division in 1991/92 season.
A second third division title came their way in 1993/94 and two seasons later came a first trip to Wembley to contest the Auto Windscreens Shields final against Rotherham, a subsequent 2-1 defeat being watched by 35,000 spectators.
The present ground is the picturesque setting of Gay Meadow, so named because of its former use as a fairground. Adjacent to the winding River Seven, and in beautiful surroundings almost three sides of the ground are covered, the modern stand seating 4,500, however plans are currently underway to move to a Greenfield site on the outskirts of town by the 2001/2002 campaign, a stadium that will have an all seated capacity of 10,000.
Before moving to Gay Meadow in 1910 the club had other grounds at Sutton Lane and at Copthorne, playing in various leagues such as the Shropshire & District Birmingham League, and Midland League before the Football League. In addition the reserve side have had spells in the welsh league, The Birmingham League when the first eleven entered the Midland League, Northern Floodlit League and are currently in the Avon Insurance League, first division.
For many years the club entered the Welsh Senior Cup, winning the trophy for the first time in 1938 with victory over Swansea, four further successes coming during the seventies and eighties, however entry into European competition was always denied since the club were from the wrong side of the border. With fifty-four Shropshire senior wins to their credit Shrewsbury are by far the most successful of the county's senior clubs.
Elevation to the football league in 1950 saw the club play one season in the Northern section of the third division, followed by a further seven in the Southern section, this before they became founder members of the newly formed fourth division in 1958/59, gaining immediate promotion as runners-up to Mansfield Town at the first attempt. Apart form single season, 1973/74 Shrewsbury remained in the third division until their title success of 1978/79 when they were promoted to division two for the first time in their history, a campaign that also saw them reach the sixth round of the F.A. Cup for the first time, a feat they again completed in the 1982/83 before eventual defeat at Leicester city.
Current manager Jimmy Quinn is the nineteenth man to hold the position since 1950, however one of the most significant of those who have guided the playing fortunes of the club must surely be Arthur Rowley. He is the holder of the record for the most goals scored, not only in Football League games but also in British competitive football, his 434 strikes also beating the Scottish record set up by Jimmy McGory. Other managers for Shrewsbury have been Sammy Crooks, Ex Derby County and England, Walter Rowley ex-Bolton Wanderers, Harry Potts the former Burnley player, and John Sphuler. After Arthur Rowley's famous Gay Meadow stint there came the former Manchester United and Northern Ireland keeper Harry Gregg who was followed by Maurice Evans and after by the former Welsh international, Alan Durban. Richie Baker and then Graham Turner were both instrumental in structuring the third division side, former Town star of the mid-seventies, Chic Bates returning to manage the side in July 1984, this was when Turner moved to link up with Aston Villa. Chic's three season stint came to an end when the former Wigan Athletic manager, Ian McNeal took charge in December 1987. McNeal's appointment as player/coach, the former Scottish international midfielder Asa Hartford would be Shrewsbury's fourteenth managerial incumbent following a short spell as caretaker boss in May 1990. This trend was to continue over the coming years with Hartford's appointment as assistant manager, John Bond taking over the reigns in January 1991, whilst former Wolves custodian Fred Davies took over caretaker responsibilities in May 1993 upon John Bonds resignation. Fred actually holds the record of holding a caretaker role longer than any other manager, not being appointed to the post on full-time basis until January 1994, just in time to see his young side lift the third division championship for a second time.
Despite promotion, a trip to the twin towers of Wembley and overall good results up until the disappointing 1996/97 season when relegation back to the basement division was tasted, Fred made way for former club captain, Jake JimmyKing who returned to the club from were he began his career via Telford United in May1997. Jake failed to impress and in mid November 1999 Kevin Ratcliffe, fresh from four and a half seasons in charge of Chester City, replaced him. Kevin was in charge of Town in the season of the 'Great Escape' when Town stayed up on the final day of the season thanks to a 2-1 win away at Exeter City. The next two seasons saw Town make steady progression and in the 2001/02 season they missed the playoffs thanks to a final day defeat at the hands of Luton Town. The next season saw Town hit the highs and lows, FA Cup victory over Everton and a LDV Northern final against Carlisle, but this was all over shadowed by a poor league form and relegation to the Conference.
Although not a big club, Shrewsbury have, over the years been fortunate to have players on their books who were capped by their countries at various levels. Jimmy McLaughlin, Terry Hawkin and Bernard McNally were all Irish internationals, Denis Hawkins being selected for the Welsh Under-23 squad whilst on Town's books. Terry Hughes and David Collier both won Welsh Youth caps whilst Carl Griffiths won both Welsh Youth and Under-21 honours, as did former Town YTS boy, Paul Evans. Also wearing England's colours were striker Gerrard Nardiello (England Youth) and Craig Tate (England Under-16), whilst goalkeeper Alan Humphrey's was selected for the England Under-23 squad. Fellow keeper Glyn Thompson was reserve for the Welsh Under-18 side during 1999/2000 before transfer to Fulham, whilst David Hughes played for the Welsh Under-21 side during that same season after his arrival from Aston Villa. Former Manchester United midfielder Gerry Daly was also awarded and international call-up for Eire whilst serving Shrewsbury Town. Town have had a number of player involved with the Welsh sides with Jamie Tolley, Darren Moss and Dave Edwards turning out for the U21's, Edwards, Glenn Tolley and Ross Stephens have turned out for the U18's and U20's.
Although not a big club, Shrewsbury have, over the years been fortunate to have players on their books who were capped by their countries at various levels. Jimmy McLaughlin, Terry Hawkin and Bernard McNally were all Irish internationals, Denis Hawkins being selected for the Welsh Under-23 squad whilst on Town's books. Terry Hughes and David Collier both won Welsh Youth caps whilst Carl Griffiths won both Welsh Youth and Under-21 honours, as did former Town YTS boy, Paul Evans. Also wearing England's colours were striker Gerrard Nardiello (England Youth) and Craig Tate (England Under-16), whilst goalkeeper Alan Humphrey's was selected for the England Under-23 squad. Fellow keeper Glyn Thompson was reserve for the Welsh Under-18 side during 1999/2000 before transfer to Fulham, whilst David Hughes played for the Welsh Under-21 side during that same season after his arrival from Aston Villa. Former Manchester United midfielder Gerry Daly was also awarded and international call-up for Eire whilst serving Shrewsbury Town. New signing Iain Jenkins is also an international having played five times for Northern Ireland and could well add to that total whilst at Gay Meadow.
Player's who have gone on to become internationals at senior level include Jim Holton who played in the 74 World Cup for Scotland, and fellow countryman John McGinlay who represented his country during the 1990's
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Post by kinghornet on Jun 2, 2006 11:56:41 GMT -1
wikipedia?
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Post by Arnold on Jun 2, 2006 12:04:21 GMT -1
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Post by kinghornet on Jun 2, 2006 12:05:07 GMT -1
lol!
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